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Patent GB-2521513-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet head, liquid jet apparatus, and method of manufacturing liquid jet head
Inventor: HORIGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A liquid jet head comprises: a piezoelectric substrate 2 including an array of ejection grooves 3 formed in an upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate 2; a side flow path 5 is formed in a first side surface SP1 of the piezoelectric substrate and is in communication with the plurality of ejection grooves 3; a cover plate 6 is bonded to the upper surface of the substrate 2; and a nozzle plate 9 is bonded to the first side surface SP1 and includes nozzles 10 communicating with the ejection grooves 3. The piezoelectric substrate 2 preferably includes non ejection grooves 4 alternating with the ejection grooves 3; wherein the non ejection grooves 4 are not in communication with the side flow channel 5. A method of making a liquid jet head is also disclosed; the side flow path 5 is preferably formed by grinding the piezoelectric substrate 2; the grinding commencing from either a lower surface of the substrate or from the first side surface SP1.
Patent GB-2532070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to hypochlorous acid solutions
Inventor: RICHARD MAXWELL BARRETT
IPC: C01B11/04
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid, the process comprising: (i) treating an aqueous starting solution comprising hypochlorite and a precipitable counter-ion, such as sodium carbonate, to form a counter-ion precipitate and a supernatant liquid having a pH greater than 6.0; (ii) removing at least part of said precipitate; and subsequently (iii) acidifying at least part of the supernatant liquid with a strong inorganic acid other than hydrochloric acid, to a pH in the range of from 3.0 to 6.0, to form an aqueous product solution comprising hypochlorous acid. Preferably, the starting solution comprises a calcium hypochlorite, and the aqueous medium comprises mains water. The strong inorganic acid may be sulphuric acid, or phosphoric acid. A solution obtained by the process may be used as an antimicrobial or disinfectant, and may be stored for a period of at least three months. A process for modifying an aqueous hypochlorous acid solution comprises: (a) treating an aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid with lead nitrate to form a lead-based precipitate; and (b) removing at least part of the lead-based precipitate to obtain a modified aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid.
Patent GB-2533140-A (GB)
Title: Drone
Inventor: Benjamin J Hanks
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A drone 3 is associated with a work machine 1 (e.g. a digger, backhoe, bulldozer, earth mover, fork-lift, agricultural tractor, forestry vehicle, truck or other heavy or construction vehicle). Control data (e.g. a navigation path or 3D coordinates) is determined for controlling the drone with respect to the work machine 1. The work machine may have a docking station 9 comprising a housing and cover; a latch for securing the drone; a quick-release spring-loaded thrust device for launching the drone; and data-link and charging ports. The drone may comprise sensors which capture image or audio data of an area near the work vehicle and present them via a user interface in the work machine. Thus the drone may transmit an image of an obscured area 21 near the bucket 7 of an excavator
Patent GB-2534611-A (GB)
Title: Radiator
Inventor: ROBERT JOHN CRAWFORD
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A fan assisted radiator 1 is pivotally mounted to rotate in respect of a heated water supply 5. The radiator may be mounted between brackets 3, 6, with one or both brackets containing the hot water supply and return, the radiator being connected to the water supply through flexible or rotatable couplings. The couplings may be dry break couplings. The heated water may be supplied from a boiler or a ground or air source heat pump.
Patent GB-2536885-A (GB)
Title: Supported wall skin with interstitial spacer
Inventor: CHRISTOS SOTIRIOUS HARITOU
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A supported wall skin system and method for use, suitable for hulls and tanks. The wall skin being a composite comprising a first layer of flexible material 2 having adhesive on at least one side, a spacer layer 3, and a second layer of flexible material 4. The system also comprising at least one support element 6 comprising a base 7 and at least one piercing member 9 extending from the base. The piercing member may be a pin and is capable of piercing at least one layer of flexible material and being engageable with a clasp 10 which can slide in a direction towards the base but resists movement away from the base. The base being attachable to the wall 1 or one of the layers of the composite material and preferably includes an adhesive layer. Also claimed is a method for use and a wall 1 having the hitherto described wall skin system.
Patent GB-2537616-A (GB)
Title: Battery system comprising a control system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER J HALE
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A battery system comprises a control system 102, 131, 141 and a plurality of sub-batteries 130 that have different discharge characteristics to one another. The sub-batteries are connected in parallel to one another for delivering power to an output 107. Each sub-battery has cell modules 140 for connecting in series with one another to form a series circuit. The control system is configured to switch ones of the cell modules 140 in and out of the series circuits to control how many cell modules are connected in each series circuit, thereby controlling which ones of the sub batteries contribute most power to the output 107. The system may monitor an overall temperature of the battery system or ambient environment and control the switching accordingly. The system may be used in an electric or hybrid electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2540151-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent pants
Inventor: SHIH-HUEY KUO
IPC: A61F13/64
Filed: 2015-07-07
Abstract: A pair of pants/trousers 1 has two zippers 21 extending symmetrically slantwise downward from a front centre of a waistband 13 to a respective lateral side 10 of the pants and then straight downward along the side of the pants for a distance, forming a front piece 11 which can be optionally separated from a back piece 12 of the pants. A releasably attachable wrapping member 4 is integrated with the pants; the wrapping member comprising a body and a belt 42 whose two ends thread through corresponding loops 420 at bottom corners of the wrapping member body 44 and through a pair of slits 40 provided in a top edge 43 of the wrapping member body. A clamping member 5 (comprising a strip 51 with a slit 500 at each end and a clamping element 52) is provided on the belt (for example Velcro fastening elements or snap buttons) and, in use, clamps a corresponding clamping piece 801 provided on an absorbent member 8 for securing it to the wrapping member. The wrapping member 4 is attached to the inside of the pants via a fastener 3.
Patent GB-2532828-A (GB)
Title: Content creation, deployment collaboration, and channel dependent content selection
Inventor: MICHAEL A MARTH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: Marketing activities (e.g. banner advert, targeted emails, paper leaflet drop) are typically associated with marketing channels (online, television, postal, billboard and the like), which relate to how the marketing activity is to be consumed. System 700 uses three stages, 702, 704 and 706 to implement a method where data describing tracked deployment of a plurality of marketing activities is segmented by channel and content within those channels is rated to serve as suggestions for future selection for content. At the first stage 702, a deployment manager module 118 of the content deployment service 104 receives content 114 that includes metadata 206 to describe characteristics of the content and also deployment data 122 that describes consumer response to that content. The deployment manager module 118 segments the deployment data 112 and corresponding content 114 into one of a plurality of marketing channels 708. At the second stage 704, a ratings module 710 generates ratings 712 for respective content 114 based on usage within the marketing channels 708 and thus may determine which items of content 114 performed best within the marketing channel 708, e.g., by using the ratings 712 to rank the content 114, one to another.
Patent GB-2533451-A (GB)
Title: Scraping device
Inventor: SHOU-HUNG CHEN
IPC: B05C17/10
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A scraping device comprising a first scraping member 11 connected to a first end of a first grip 12, a second scraping member 21 connected to a first end of a second grip 22 with the second ends of the first and second grips pivotally connected, a spreading plate 3 with multiple round corners 31 is connected via fixing hole (32, figure 4) to a connection member (13, figure 4) connected to the first scratching member 11. The second scraping member may have two stop plates 211 and a third scraping member 14 connected to the first handle 12, both the second and third scraping members may be arrow-head shaped. The second handle 22 may have an opening and a cutter located within. The scraping device may have two pivots 121 extending from the first grip with two holes 221 to engage the hinge 121 on the second grip. The underside of the second grip may have a groove to receive a rib located on the underside of the first grip. The silicon or rubber smoothing plate 3 may have corners of different radii.
Patent GB-2542407-A (GB)
Title: Protective garment
Inventor: NAUDIA NAOMI SALMON
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: A protective garment, formed of an insect obstructing and/or repellent material, comprises an upper body portion 20 with a pair of sleeves (27, figure 3) and a lower body portion 30 having a waist portion (32, figure 5) and two leg portions. A hood member 10 comprises an opening 2 for the face of the wearer and a protective face cover 3. The hood 10 may be detachable, as may be the gloves 50 and foot covering portions 40. The garment may be in the form of a sleep suit or sleeping bag liner.
Patent GB-2531653-A (GB)
Title: Handheld dimensioning system with feedback
Inventor: FRANCK LAFFARGUE
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: Handheld dimensioning system comprising receiving range data, creating depth map from range data, processing depth map to determine its quality, such as null-data pixel count, and generating error feedback if depth map quality is below quality threshold, such as null-data pixel count being above threshold count. If null-data pixel count is at or below threshold count then dimension measurement is computed. Depth map may comprise digital image of portable dimensioners field of view with values corresponding to distance between dimensioner and object. Null-data pixels with zero value (missing range data) may comprise single value (black pixel) indicating range measurement not possible. Confidence feedback in wireframe rendering of object may be displayed, with indication of standard conformation. User-guidance feedback may facilitate measurement geometry or lighting adjustment. Structured light pattern may be used for dimensioning. Logistics and shipping companies need to compute package volume to facilitate storage, handling, transporting and/or invoicing because vehicles have volume and weight capacity limits and space inefficiencies result if vehicle is full before its weight capacity is reached. Dimensioning system environments can be harsh because of lighting and object positioning / colouring issues. This invention involves hands-free measurement of object volume with feedback minimising dimensioning errors.
Patent GB-2538124-A (GB)
Title: Microcatheter apparatus
Inventor: PAUL WEINBERGER
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: Microcatheter apparatus 10 for use in coronary catheterisation comprises a microcatheter shaft 60 with a lumen 64 and having a radiopaque distal tip 72; a hub 20 at the proximal end 62 of the shaft; and a strain relief sleeve 80 extending distally from the hub along the shaft. The hub has a first, preferably axial, port 34 to admit a pressure wire to the lumen, and a second port 30 (preferably an inclined side port). The strain relief sleeve may be at least half as long as the hub and the shaft preferably has an internal diameter of 0.8 mm and an external diameter of 1 mm. The apparatus may be used with a guide catheter; a pressure wire for admission to the lumen via the first port; fluid delivery means; proximal pressure sensing means for connection to the guide catheter lumen; and a haemostasis valve attached to the first port.
Patent GB-2536341-A (GB)
Title: Target monitoring system with lens cleaning device
Inventor: ERICK MICHAEL LAVOIE
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: A camera capturing images of a rear vehicle scene and a controller to monitor image quality and issue a lens cleaning command when image quality falls below a threshold. Also disclosed is a system where a camera captures images of the rear vehicle scene containing a trailer attached to the vehicle, a device configured to remove contaminants on a camera lens and controller to analyse the images and activate the lens cleaning based on image quality and trailer motion relative to the vehicle. A rate of image degradation due to the presence of contaminants, such as rain, snow, ice, dirt, dust or debris, on the lens may be determined by analysing edge contrast along lines of images. The system may predict when lens cleaning is required based on rate of image degradation. When reversing or parking it may also predict when towed trailer (or caravan) will reach a maximum hitch angle relative to vehicle based on the images, to avoid a jackknife. If both predictions will occur at the same or similar times, the lens cleaner may be activated before reaching maximum hitch angle. The lens cleaner may include a lens sprayer, lens wiper, lens blower or lens agitator.
Patent GB-2547219-A (GB)
Title: A Modular construction set
Inventor: JONATHAN LORD
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: A modular construction set comprises a plurality of releasably connectable panels 10. Each panel has a major plane and at least three sides each lying in separate planes being perpendicular to the major plane, each side having a uniform width with respect to each other side. At least one side of each panel comprises at least two teeth 50 extending substantially away from the side in a direction parallel to the major plane. Each of the at least two teeth 50 are substantially identical in size and shape being generally parallelepiped, and each of the at least two teeth has a height extending from the at least one side parallel to the major plane, and a width perpendicular to the major plane, wherein the height is less than or equal to half the width. The panels are connectable together with their respective teeth interlockable to one another, such that two panels are arrangeable with their major planes in parallel and the third is arrangeable with its major plane perpendicular to the other two.
Patent GB-2547932-A (GB)
Title: Time-limited access to configuration settings
Inventor: MILOSCH MERIAC
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus to implement a time-limited configuration settings hierarchy where prioritized temporary access to a configuration setting of a subordinate device in a network of electronic devices is controlled. A data access control list (ACL) is established 104 that has a prior setting 106, permission is then granted to a configuration control interface device to override the prior setting for a limited time period by adding a time-limited override parameter to the ACL 112. Configuration control interface device is permitted to override 114 said prior setting and modify said configuration setting of at least one subordinate device during the time period. Once the time period expires the time-limited override parameter is removed and reverted to said prior setting 120. This allows temporary users of IoT devices to have much higher levels of privilege over configuration settings, as an automatic revocation of the permission and reversion to the previous settings is guaranteed on the expiry of the specified time period.
Patent GB-2549134-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric groove
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN TOPPING
IPC: H01L31/047
Filed: 2016-04-07
Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprising a substrate comprising a groove having a first 113a and a second 116a face. The first face of the groove is coated with a semiconductor material 120 and the second face of the groove is coated with a conductor material 118. The conductormaterial and the semiconductor material are in contact with another semiconductor material 122 in the groove. The two faces of the groves are of different length, i.e. one face is either longer or shorter than the other, thereby creating an asymmetric groove. The first face can be angled between 45 and 90 degrees to the normal of the substrate. The optoelectronic device may be a solar photovoltaic cell. The groove arrangement allows for a reduction in shunt resistance.
Patent GB-2535919-A (GB)
Title: Plug bridge, and method for producing a plug
Inventor: Josse Theuwis
IPC: H01R103/00
Filed: 2014-11-20
Abstract: In order to allow conductors to be connected to a plug bridge (2) in a simple manner, said plug bridge has a support (4) to which a plurality of contact pins (6a, b, c) and also a plurality of conductor connections (10a, b, c) which are electrically conductively connected to, in each case, one contact pin (6a, b, c) are fastened. The support (4) comprises a housing (16) which, together with the conductor connections (10a, b, c), is covered by a common dimensionally stable and inherently rigid cover part (18) in a closed state. The cover part (18) has, in the region of the conductor connections (10a, b, c), separating webs (24) which extend between the conductor connections (10a, b, c) in the closed state. The entire dimensionally stable cover part (18) can be moved from an open position to a closed position in a pivotable manner on the support (4).
Patent GB-2537312-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguishing composition comprising aldoketones compound
Inventor: JUNNA YAO
IPC: A62D1/06
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing composition comprising aldoketones compounds, the fire extinguishing composition utilizing heat generated by combustion of pyrotechnic powder to release a large amount of effective fire extinguishing particles. The fire extinguishing composition comprising aldoketones compounds reacts at a high temperature to generate free radicals; the free radicals react with one or more of the free radicals of O, OH, and H necessary for a chain combustion reaction, to cut off the chain combustion reaction, while producing physical and chemical inhibitory effects to achieve fire extinguishing results. In addition, the fire extinguishing composition generates synergistic effect with the pyrotechnic powder, further improving the fire extinguishing efficacy of the fire extinguishing agent, and greatly shortening effective fire extinguishing time.
Patent GB-2556621-A (GB)
Title: Improved structural modelling
Inventor: JO SMISETH
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: A method of calculating the likely positions of structures in a region of the earth's crust comprises: defining said region in the earth's crust; creating a first structural model of said region from seismic data with uncertainties and correlations; creating a second structural model of said region from measurements in a wellbore with uncertainties and correlations; and creating a third structural model of said region from measurements in a volume around said wellbore measured from the wellbore with uncertainties and correlations. Constraining equations are defined for said first, second and third structural models. Said constraining equations are used to calculate likely positions of structures in said region, and likely uncertainties and correlations relating to said positions. The measurements in said volume may comprise deep azimuthal resistivity measurements, ahead of bit resistivity measurements, in-well acoustic measurements or neutron density measurements. The constraining equations may be defined by identifying structures in a seismic survey of a region overlapping said region in the earths crust and measurements in said volume.
Patent GB-2555786-A (GB)
Title: Training sports ball
Inventor: PAUL STEVEN BARBER
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2016-11-06
Abstract: A system comprising a ball 1 such as might be used for sports training, and an input device 2. The ball has a receiver 3 and means for providing sensory feedback to a user. The input device has a transmitter capable of transmission of a signal to the receiver in the ball. Preferably, the ball is a rugby ball. The sensory feedback may be vibration caused by one or more motors 4, an audible signal 5 or a visual signal. The input device is preferably a portable hand held device capable of transmitting the signal wirelessly. The receiver and feedback indicator may be embedded in the ball, located between the bladder and the skin of the ball or carried by a sleeve for the ball.
Patent GB-2546632-A (GB)
Title: System and method for personalized sound isolation in vehilce audio zones
Inventor: CHRIS ACOSTA
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: In a vehicle an audio system is configured to create a plurality of audio zones within the vehicle cabin, and at least one display is communicatively coupled to the audio system. The display is configured to display as a GUI a separate user interface for each audio zone. Each user interface comprises an engine sound control 36 and a cabin noise control 38 for adjusting an audio output provided to the corresponding audio zone. Embodiments also include a corresponding method of providing user-controlled sound isolation in a plurality of audio zones within a vehicle. The user interface is also claimed.
Patent GB-2563187-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a security sheet substrate
Inventor: JOHN GODFREY
IPC: B42D25/46
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: A method of forming a polymer substrate 30 for a security sheet comprises: providing first and second overlapping polymer layers each providing outwardly facing surfaces (31a, 37a, fig 2a), and a colour shifting element 10 positioned between the first and second polymer layers adapted to provide a first optical effect to a viewer, wherein the first polymer layer comprises a substantially transparent region such that the colour shifting element 10 is viewable through the first polymer layer, and during a joining step of the first and second polymer layers, a surface relief 60 is formed in the outwardly facing surface of the first layer, the surface relief being adapted to interact with light from the colour shifting element 10 in order to modify the first optical effect to provide a second optical effect different from the first optical effect. A polymer substrate for a security sheet including a colour shifting element and a surface relief is also disclosed.